Smith spun around rapidly, and glared upon the group of

the right I accused him of having engaged in the massacre, but was

met by a vigorous denial. Putting my forefinger into the muzzle of

his gun, I found unmistakable signs of its having been recently

discharged. My finger was black with the stains of burnt powder, and

holding it up to the Indian, he had nothing more to say in the face

of such positive evidence of his guilt. A further examination proved

that all the guns were in the same condition. Their arms were at

once taken possession of, and leaving a small, force to look after